January 7, 2026 | 3:38 pm
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We're thrilled to announce that 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation! As Washington's only statewide historic preservation advocacy organization, we have certainly evolved—from an all-volunteer organization for the first 25 years of our existence to a...
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February 13, 2026 | 7:27 am
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Position: Operations & Facilities SpecialistProgram: Administration/OperationsLocation: Must live in the Seattle area and be willing to spend significant in-office time...
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February 6, 2026 | 2:41 pm
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Photo: A passerby looks at the damage to the ornate facade that broke off from the Washington Federal Savings building...
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February 5, 2026 | 1:28 pm
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By Chris Moore, Executive Director, Washington Trust for Historic Preservation Place matters. Healthy downtown and neighborhood districts drive civic and...
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January 27, 2026 | 10:59 am
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Update, February 2026:Senate Bill 6026, aimed at allowing residential use in commercial and mixed-use zones, has been working its way...
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January 16, 2026 | 2:09 pm
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The Washington Trust and Historic Seattle are thrilled to bring you a new slate of speakers in the Winter/Spring 2026...
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January 7, 2026 | 3:38 pm
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We're thrilled to announce that 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation! As Washington's only...
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January 7, 2026 | 9:36 am
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Photo: Members of the City of Renton's Community Emergency Response Team, courtesy of the City of Renton. All of us...
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January 2, 2026 | 12:21 pm
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At the close of 2025, we said goodbye to four board members whose terms of service had ended: Betsy Godlewski...
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December 3, 2025 | 9:01 am
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There will be more folks at the Washington State Main Street Program table in the new year! Starting January 1,...
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November 18, 2025 | 3:46 pm
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Above: The revitalization of a decades-old mural at Grant Elementary School makes for a more welcoming, inclusive, and vibrant district...
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November 13, 2025 | 12:52 pm
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On Thursday, October 30, our Executive Director Chris Moore was the featured guest on an episode of SPACE 101.1 FM's...
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November 7, 2025 | 11:41 am
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By Chris Moore, Executive Director In talking about the October demolition of the East Wing of the White House, people...
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August 27, 2025 | 2:14 pm
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Photo: Chelan’s Dia de los Muertos event celebrates Latinx culture with a parade, dancing, and singing. Photo courtesy of the...
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August 7, 2025 | 4:25 pm
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We're proud to unveil our new 2025-2027 strategic plan, which outlines the history of historic preservation nationwide, the history of...
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August 7, 2025 | 12:28 pm
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Photo: Downtown Walla Walla in southeastern Washington. Photo courtesy of Little Theatre of Walla Walla. By Uma Bratt, Whitman College...
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August 6, 2025 | 4:09 pm
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Photo: Murals welcome visitors to beautiful Gig Harbor. By Carrianne Ekberg, Executive Director, Gig Harbor Waterfront Alliance Growing up in...
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August 6, 2025 | 1:22 pm
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The Ryan House was once the central gem of the City of Sumner and a key component of the City’s...
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July 14, 2025 | 12:52 pm
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Many of Washington's most treasured historic resources are found along the shores of our coastal communities. From Main Streets to...
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July 9, 2025 | 1:47 pm
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The Washington Trust and Historic Seattle are thrilled to announce their partnership on a new lecture series, “Historic Talks in...
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June 5, 2025 | 1:40 pm
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We are excited to reveal this year's conference logo! Each year, we create a new logo that honors the unique...
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